According to CCTV News, citing Indian media reports on May 14 local time, the collapse of an iron billboard in Mumbai, India on the 13th has so far killed 14 people and injured 74 people.
The city of Mumbai was reported to have experienced strong winds and torrential rain that day. In the Gatkopal district, a 30-metre-high iron billboard collapsed, trapping vehicles and people, and rescuers used equipment such as cranes and cutters to rescue them. India's National Disaster Response Force also went to the scene to rescue the workers.
Extreme weather such as heavy rain and strong winds occur frequently during the flood season
Windy weather may blow down
Unstable structures, billboards, etc
Endangering the safety of people's lives and property
How to avoid danger in windy weather?
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Windy weather safety tips
01 Beware of falling objects
Some billboards may not be installed well and may collapse under strong winds; If the old trunk has died and the foundation is not strong, it may also break in windy weather, posing a danger to pedestrians; Air conditioners, flower pots and other sundries stored at high altitude are all high-risk items that cause smashing incidents; Some aging high-rise building glass curtain walls, exterior wall tiles and other building materials also have the potential to fall off and hurt people.
02 Avoiding the "Narrow Tube Effect"
When walking and cycling, try not to take the narrow passage between high-rise buildings, because the narrow passage will form a "narrow pipe effect", and the wind will increase in the passage, which will bring certain dangers to pedestrians.
03 Drive with caution
When driving, you should concentrate on the movement of pedestrians, do not accelerate suddenly, slow down, or turn, and keep a longer distance from other vehicles than usual. If you are driving a freight vehicle, the materials loaded on the vehicle should be tied firmly to prevent them from being blown away or scattered by strong winds, and it is also necessary to prevent the items on the vehicle from falling and injuring pedestrians. Try to shake the window glass tightly to prevent sand and dust from flying into the cab and affecting the driving.
04 Stay away from unsafe areas when parking
In order to avoid the phenomenon of falling objects smashing cars, it is best to stay away from buildings, fences, construction fences, billboards, etc., and also try to stay away from balconies and windows.
05 Try to ride a bicycle as little as possible
Riding in a crosswind direction can be blown down by high winds, causing physical injury. At the same time, when riding a bicycle or crossing the road, you should maintain the principle of looking more and not rushing.
In case of heavy rain
Be careful to avoid climbing the river embankment
Don't stand under a tree, next to a tree, under a billboard
Stay away from these danger zones!
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In the face of disastrous weather and the secondary disasters caused by the flood season
How to prevent and save yourself scientifically?
This safety tip must be understood!
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Source: Ministry of Emergency Management of the People's Republic of China